I-55 roadwork

Long awaited road projects coming to Wilmington, Will County

Published by admin on Tue, 07/11/2023 - 3:28pm

Plans to address much needed road work not just locally but across the state have finally started to take shape.

On July 5, Wilmington Mayor Ben Dietz told members of the City Council that he hoped to have information on local road repairs by the end of the week.

True to his word, Dietz announced plans to address more roads than expected within the city limits.

I-55 patching & paving starts Monday

Published by admin on Thu, 08/11/2022 - 4:52pm

The Illinois Department of Transportation said that patching and resurfacing of northbound and southbound Interstate 55 from Weber Road to Interstate 80 in Will County will begin on Monday.
Overnight and weekend lane closures will be needed over the next eight months. Major travel delays are anticipated; use of alternate routes is encouraged.